Source: Arkadiusz Fajer, AdobeStockWho can resist a hearty, aromatic, and rich pea soup? The most delicious recipes always feature smoked meats. For example, smoked chicken, and today we will delve into this particular option. We'll show you how to prepare it on the stove or in a slow cooker, and also what else you can add to it!
1. Smoked Chicken Pea Soup – Classic Recipe
Source: blog-food.ruA traditional preparation with split peas and fresh vegetables.
You will need: 500 g smoked chicken, 300 g peas, 4 potatoes, 100 g carrots, 120 g onions, 80 g bell pepper, 10 g garlic, 2 liters water, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight and boil until tender. If you have smoked chicken on the bone, remove the meat and boil the peas with the bones. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté until soft. Add the chopped bell pepper and garlic, and fry for another minute.
When the peas begin to break down, add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 20 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables, chopped chicken, and spices, then simmer the pea soup for another 20 minutes over low heat.
2. Smoked Chicken Pea Soup in a Slow Cooker
Source: queenphoto.ruTo ensure the peas break down completely, soak them for several hours, or preferably overnight.
You will need: 250 g smoked chicken, 150 g peas, 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2.5 liters water, spices, half a bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and carrot, and sauté them in oil in the slow cooker bowl for 5-7 minutes on the "Sauté" mode. Add the soaked peas, chopped potatoes, spices, and water, then set the slow cooker to soup mode for 50 minutes. 5 minutes before the end, add the chopped smoked chicken and herbs.
3. Smoked Chicken and Bacon Pea Soup
Source: gotovim.uzBacon will make the soup even richer – perfect for pea soup.
You will need: 2 liters water, 250 g peas, 200 g bacon, 100 g carrots, 500 g smoked chicken, 220 g celery stalks, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, rinse, and boil until almost done. Finely chop the bacon and fry until crispy. Add the minced onion and carrot, and fry for another 7 minutes.
Add the chopped celery and fry for another 6 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables to the peas, bring to a boil again, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the chopped chicken and spices to the soup, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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4. Smoked Chicken and Green Pea Soup
Source: letsgophotos.ruClassic pea soup uses dried peas. But why not try an alternative?
You will need: 1 carrot, 1 onion, 500 g smoked chicken, 3 potatoes, 300 g green peas, 2 liters water, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and carrot and sauté until soft. Boil the water, add the chopped potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the sautéed vegetables and chopped chicken, and cook for another 10 minutes. Add the green peas, herbs, and spices, bring the soup to a boil again, cook for 2 minutes, and remove from heat.
5. Smoked Chicken and Sausage Pea Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruFor this recipe, it's best to use smoked sausage.
You will need: 200 g peas, 500 g smoked chicken, 100 g sausage, 50 g ham, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 4 potatoes, 2 frankfurters, 3-3.5 liters water, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, rinse, cover with water, and cook for about 40 minutes. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. Finely chop the onion and carrot, and sauté until soft. Add the chopped chicken, ham, sausage, and frankfurters, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Add the sautéed ingredients to the soup, cook until done, and season to taste.
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6. Smoked Chicken and Cheese Pea Soup
Source: doverie-omsk.ruAn original cheesy variation of a childhood favorite first course.
You will need: 2.5 liters water, 300 g peas, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 3 potatoes, 400 g smoked chicken, 200 g processed cheese, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, cover with clean water, and cook for 40 minutes. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. Prepare a sauté of onion and carrot, chop the chicken, and add everything to the soup. Cook for another 5 minutes, add the grated processed cheese, and continue cooking until it dissolves. Finally, add spices and chopped herbs.
7. Smoked Chicken and Mushroom Pea Soup
Source: privately.ruThe recipe uses champignons, but any mushrooms will work.
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken, 150 g champignons, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1/2 cup peas, 1 tsp mustard, half a bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, cover with clean water, and boil until almost done. Add the diced potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. Sauté the chopped onion with grated carrot, add the sliced mushrooms, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables, spices, and chopped chicken to the soup. Cook until all ingredients are done, and one minute before the end, add spices, mustard, and chopped herbs.
8. Smoked Chicken Pea Soup without Potatoes
Source: lobsterhouse.ruA lighter soup recipe for those who are mindful of calorie intake.
You will need: 300 g peas, 2 liters water, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 bell pepper, 300 g smoked chicken, half a bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, cover with water, and boil until almost done. Add the chopped chicken and arbitrarily chopped vegetables. Continue cooking the soup until all ingredients are tender. Finally, add crushed garlic, spices, and chopped herbs.
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9. Smoked Chicken and Tomato Pea Soup
Source: koolinar.ruYou can use tomato paste instead of fresh tomatoes, but fresh tomatoes yield a much better result.
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken, 1 cup peas, 4 potatoes, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2.5 liters broth or water, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, cover them with broth or water, and boil until almost done. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. Chop all the vegetables. Sauté the onion with the carrot until soft, add the bell pepper, and after 3 minutes, add the tomatoes.
Add the chopped smoked chicken to the same pan and fry everything together for about 7-10 minutes. Add the sautéed ingredients to the soup, simmer for another 10 minutes after it boils again, and season to taste.
10. Lentil, Pea, and Smoked Chicken Soup
Source: ok.ruThe only thing better than homemade pea soup is the same soup with added lentils.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup lentils, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes, 1 tomato, 1 tsp paprika and cumin each, other spices to taste.
Preparation: Rinse the peas, soak them overnight, cover with water, and boil until partially cooked. Add the lentils. Chop and lightly fry the chicken, then add it to the pot. Add the potatoes, season, and cook everything together for another 10 minutes.
Finely chop the onion and carrot, sauté until soft, and add the tomato. Simmer for a couple more minutes and then add the sautéed vegetables to the soup. Cook until done, then let it steep for half an hour with the lid on, off the heat.
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11. Pea, Chickpea, Bean, and Smoked Chicken Soup
Source: pinterest.co.ukAn incredibly quick and easy soup recipe, as all legumes here are canned.
You will need: 500 g smoked chicken, 1 can each of canned chickpeas, beans, and peas, 1-1.5 liters broth, spices, half a bunch of herbs, 1/2 each of onion, carrot, bell pepper, and chili pepper.
Preparation: Chop all the vegetables and sauté until soft. Add the chopped chicken and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in the hot broth, bring the soup to a boil, add all the legumes, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Season, add chopped herbs, and remove the soup from heat.
12. Smoked Chicken and Bell Pepper Pea Soup
Source: antonovsad.ruOptionally, add a few more chili peppers.
You will need: 1 cup peas, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 3 bell peppers, 2 potatoes, 300 g smoked chicken, spices.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, cover with clean water, and boil until partially cooked. Add the chopped potatoes and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Finely chop the onion and carrot, sauté until soft, and then add the chopped bell pepper. Fry everything together for another 5 minutes. Lightly fry the chopped smoked chicken separately. Add everything to the soup, season, and cook until done.